MULTIVAC is presenting a new machine concept

[12/05/2012] An innovative packaging solution for sensitive pharmaceutical and biotech products is being presented at ACHEMA by MULTIVAC. MULTIVAC is presenting a new machine concept

Joint campaign to fight food waste

[14/03/2012] Ball Packaging Europe a new sponsor of SAVE FOOD - “By becoming a sponsor, Ball aims to help reduce food wastage and the associated carbon emissions”. Joint campaign to fight food waste

New survey on beer packaging: the first empirical data on transport distances

[09/03/2012] Now for the first time GVM delivers empirical, representative data. The result: distribution ways of beer and beer-based mixed drinks in refillable bottles are longer than expected.  New survey on beer packaging: the first empirical data on transport distances

Gold medal for MULTIVAC's HPP technology

[17/02/2012] In recent years MULTIVAC has further developed this groundbreaking technology in high pressure processing of packaged food. Gold medal for MULTIVAC's HPP technology

Cartons in a new dimension

[03/02/2012] Under the title “Packaging in a Digital World,” the International Pro Carton Congress will perform a baseline study on the topic of packaging and digital media in Düsseldorf on 18 and 19 April 2012.  Cartons in a new dimension

Innovation in technology and packaging concepts

[17/01/2012] MULTIVAC will be demonstrating its expertise in automation at Anuga FoodTec in Cologne: on show will be an integrated traysealer line with a twin track T 700 high-end traysealer. Innovation in technology and packaging concepts

Hand sanitizer packaging designed with environment in mind

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[24/12/2011] Akron, OH-based GOJO Industries, Inc., a global producer and marketer of skin health and hygiene solutions for away-from-home settings, has released its new GOJO ADX™ dispensing system. Hand sanitizer packaging designed with environment in mind

Sustainable Packaging Symposium 2012

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[01/12/2011] Meghan Stasz, director of Sustainability for the Grocery Manufacturers Association, will co-chair this year’s program, scheduled for April 3-5 in Houston. Sustainable Packaging Symposium 2012

Debt crisis fails to halt the progress of cans in Europe

[18/11/2011] The latest figures released by Beverage Can Makers Europe show can fillings across the region remain in surplus for the year. Debt crisis fails to halt the progress of cans in Europe

Dissolvable fruitwash labels can clean food

[16/11/2011] A US engineer has developed a new concept in food labelling with the potential to deliver benefits to retailers and consumers alike. Dissolvable fruitwash labels can clean food

Save Food: Campaign against global food loss expands

[07/11/2011] Save Food is admitting official sponsors and becoming an international corporate campaign in the fight against food loss.  Save Food: Campaign against global food loss expands

Method unveils bottle made from ocean plastic

[13/10/2011] Plastic retrieved from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch makes up 25% of Method’s new 100% PCR-content polyethylene bottle. Method unveils bottle made from ocean plastic

UK to scrap food packaging sell-by dates

[11/10/2011] Food sold in the UK will now no longer display sell-by dates on its packaging, due to the mounting problem of food waste levels and in a bid to help consumers save their pennies. UK to scrap food packaging sell-by dates

UK to scrap food packaging sell-by dates

[05/10/2011] Food sold in the UK will now no longer display sell-by dates on its packaging, due to the mounting problem of food waste levels and in a bid to help consumers save their pennies. UK to scrap food packaging sell-by dates

Consumers prefer a single green score on packs

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[29/09/2011] New research shows health and eco-consumers want one universal green score to help them make sustainable product buying decisions. Consumers prefer a single green score on packs

Lightweight PET single-serve wine bottle

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[26/09/2011] A lightweight PET bottle for single-serve, 187-mL wine from Amcor Rigid Plastics provides glass-like clarity, portability, sustainability advantages, and reduced cost.  Lightweight PET single-serve wine bottle

Containers made with 50% post-consumer recycled bottles

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[21/09/2011] Fabri-Kal’s line of Alūr™ crystal-clear containers is now made with 50% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic PET bottles and come with 50% PCR messaging engraved on the bottom container. Containers made with 50% post-consumer recycled bottles

New collapsible PET bottle

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[20/09/2011] The new bottle is already being sold in the Czech Republic, and is now available abroad. New collapsible PET bottle

Ministers scrap sell-by dates in bid to to cut food waste

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[16/09/2011] A major shake-up to food labelling has been announced today in a bid to reduce the estimated £12bn of edible food that is thrown away in the UK each year. Ministers scrap sell-by dates in bid to to cut food waste

Ministers scrap sell-by dates in bid to to cut food waste

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[16/09/2011] A major shake-up to food labelling has been announced today in a bid to reduce the estimated £12bn of edible food that is thrown away in the UK each year. Ministers scrap sell-by dates in bid to to cut food waste

A single standard for all

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[15/09/2011] The international standards organisation (ISO) is presently working on the new standard ISO 14067 for the CO2 footprint of products in order to quantify and publish the greenhouse gas emissions of products and services as a worldwide standard.  A single standard for all

SCA Packaging Germany locations with FSC certifications

[14/09/2011] In the development and production of displays, consumer goods and industrial packaging, SCA Packaging Germany is focussed on creativity, individuality and sustainability. SCA Packaging Germany locations with FSC certifications

Scottish Government: Packaging firms should pay for recycling

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[06/09/2011] Packaging companies in Scotland could directly pay for the full costs associated with collecting and recycling packaging waste, according to new proposals set out in a report published by the Scottish government. Scottish Government: Packaging firms should pay for recycling

EU aluminium beverage can recycling rate hits 64%

[05/09/2011] The overall recycling rate for aluminium beverage cans in the EU 27 including EFTA countries and Turkey increased by 1.2 percent to 64.3 percent in 2009. EU aluminium beverage can recycling rate hits 64%

Documentary "Taste the Waste" shows the global waste of food

„Taste the Waste“ is the title of the new German documentary by Valentin Thurn about the waste and destruction of food.  Documentary "Taste the Waste" shows the global waste of food

Free mobile app from Nestlé encourages recycling in Singapore

[23/08/2011] Nestle Singapore has launched the world's first free mobile application for iPhone and Android devices to help people recycle waste packaging correctly.  Free mobile app from Nestlé encourages recycling in Singapore

EU aluminium beverage can recycling rate hits 64%

[22/08/2011] The overall recycling rate for aluminium beverage cans in the EU 27 including EFTA countries and Turkey increased by 1.2 percent to 64.3 percent in 2009. EU aluminium beverage can recycling rate hits 64%

Heineken chooses APPE beer keg in PET

[22/08/2011] International beer brands Heineken and Amstel have been launched in a new four litre PET keg with an integral tap supplied by APPE.  Heineken chooses APPE beer keg in PET

Compostable clear bags retain food freshness

[19/08/2011] Excellent Packaging & Supply has expanded its packaging product portfolio with the addition of two new lines of 100% compostable food bags.  Compostable clear bags retain food freshness

Eco-friendly water-soluble pouch packaging

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[19/08/2011] Designed to produce very low scrap and integrate easily into secondary packaging systems, Cloud Packaging’s Hydroforma water-soluble pouch packaging machine runs powder applications at up to 1200 pouches/min. and liquid applications at up to 700 pouches/min.  Eco-friendly water-soluble pouch packaging

DuPont honored for energy efficient improvements

[18/08/2011] DuPont's Packaging & Industrial Polymers operations site in Orange, Texas, has been honored by the American Chemistry Council (ACC) for energy-efficiency improvements. DuPont honored for energy efficient improvements

New range of closures saves on materials and costs

[17/08/2011] In large parts of the edible oil industry, the standard 29/21 neck weighting 2.74 g is used for 1 litre PET bottles.  New range of closures saves on materials and costs

Cortec Introduces Bioplastic Product

[16/08/2011] Cortec, a Minnesota-based manufacturer of bioplastics, has introduced EcoOcean, a bioplastic material that offers both performance and environmental advantages. Cortec Introduces Bioplastic Product

DNP licensed to use carbon footprint mark for packaging materials for chilled beverages

[15/08/2011] Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP) has acquired a license to use the Carbon Footprint Mark as an intermediate good (business to business product) with a plastic in-mold decoration cup offered for use with chilled beverages.  DNP licensed to use carbon footprint mark for packaging materials for chilled beverages

EU aluminium beverage can recycling rate hits 64%

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[11/08/2011] The overall recycling rate for aluminium beverage cans in the EU 27 including EFTA countries and Turkey increased by 1.2 percent to 64.3 percent in 2009. EU aluminium beverage can recycling rate hits 64%

Aluminum can recycling rate reaches 58.1%

[04/08/2011] The U.S. recycling rate for aluminum beverage cans has reached its highest level in a decade, with 58.1% of all cans recycled last year. Aluminum can recycling rate reaches 58.1%

Sustainable corrugated plastic sheet

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[02/08/2011] Coroplast’s CoroGreen sustainable corrugated plastic sheet is recyclable, reusable, and returnable, and meets the requirements for Green Building Council LEED credit.  Sustainable corrugated plastic sheet

Coca-Cola India develops solar-powered coolers for rural areas

[28/07/2011] Sustainable innovation helps retailers sell chilled beverages without ice or electricity . Coca-Cola India develops solar-powered coolers for rural areas

Johnson & Johnson announces sustainability roadmap

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[28/07/2011] Johnson & Johnson unveiled its Healthy Future 2015, a five-year sustainability roadmap that encompasses the company’s citizenship goals, which include packaging.  Johnson & Johnson announces sustainability roadmap

Solvay and Advantium to develop next generation green polyamides

[27/07/2011] Solvay and Avantium announced today that they have entered into a partnership to jointly develop a next generation of green high-performance polyamides for engineering plastics.  Solvay and Advantium to develop next generation green polyamides

Heidelberg offers comprehensive package for alcohol-free printing

[25/07/2011] The “IPA-free Package” comprises machine components, consulting services, and Saphira consumables. New dampening rollers, improved measuring technology, and alcohol substitutes ensure maximum quality. Heidelberg offers comprehensive package for alcohol-free printing

Eco-friendly paper void-fill system

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[19/07/2011] The GeoSpeed® Quantum™ compact, single-ply paper void-fill system from Pregis delivers crumpled paper from rollstock at speeds of up to 150 in/sec. Eco-friendly paper void-fill system

The process of packaging and food hygiene – EHEC and the aftermath

The serious illness and death caused by the mutation of E.coli led consumers doubt about foods considered exceptionally healthy up to now: fruits and vegetables. The process of packaging and food hygiene – EHEC and the aftermath

Looking back at Interpack: Values and innovations

Looking back a few weeks ago exhibitors and visitors were both excited about and very happy with the results of this year’s interpack. A large number of contacts have been made out of a huge public interest being both well-prepared and very specific.  Looking back at Interpack: Values and innovations

Sporty Sustainability Concepts

The international sporting goods manufacturers are also increasingly focussing on the themes of sustainability and corporate responsibility. Within the parameters of a company-wide sustainability programme, the Adidas Group has developed its “Environmental Strategy 2015”. And Puma, for example, intends to reduce the amounts of waste and CO2 emissions through the introduction of a sustainable packaging and sales system. Sporty Sustainability Concepts

Wood: Raw Material with a Good (Eco-)Balance

The United Nations has declared the year 2011 to be the “International Year of the Forests”. Forests are suppliers of wood and represent a multi-layered eco-system. Thus, packaging materials made of wood, cardboard and paperboard have great importance for the reduction of the effects of climate change.  Wood: Raw Material with a Good (Eco-)Balance

“LOHASians” are Changing the Asian Markets

As current studies confirm, more and more consumers in the Asian-Pacific region are seeking out sustainably produced products and are willing to spend more money for them. Environmentally conscious consumers, who are increasingly forcing dealers and manufacturers to minimise waste and energy consumption, are taking the offensive throughout the world. The “LOHASians” are currently embracing this “green” consumption at a rapid tempo and are stimulating the billion-dollar business even more strongly worldwide.  “LOHASians” are Changing the Asian Markets

Getting Noticed – At Any Price

The increasing wealth in the world has resulted not only in more and more expensive luxury products being purchased, but also in that their packaging has become increasingly luxurious and, above all, more valuable as well because only what looks like luxury will be perceived as being luxurious. According to a study from Pira International, above all the Asia-Pacific region will profit from the increasing packaging market for luxury goods. Getting Noticed – At Any Price

Ketchup in Coke Bottles

Mayor changeover at the American ketchup manufacturer Heinz: In March 2011 all conventional 500 millilitre ketchup bottles in the US were replaced by the so-called plant bottle, a bottle based on vegetable raw materials and produced by the Coca-Cola Company.  Ketchup in Coke Bottles

The Carbon Footprint of Carrier Bags Made of Paper and Plastics

The Austrian consulting firm denkstatt has now published the results of a current study regarding the climatic effects of carrier bags made of plastic and paper. The conclusion: Various packaging materials have various advantages – and the intensive debate about the plastic carrier bag affects only a fraction of the annual consumer carbon footprints.  The Carbon Footprint of Carrier Bags Made of Paper and Plastics

Great Britain Increases Recycling Goals

The target rate for the recycling of plastic packaging in Great Britain is supposed to increase in the next two years from the current rate of 29 percent to 32 percent. The target rate for steel will increase from 69 percent to 71 percent. The new standards are supposed to ensure that the United Kingdom reaches the goals formulated in the EU Packaging Directive. Great Britain Increases Recycling Goals

USA: “Green” Packaging in Strong Demand

Industry experts in the USA expect biodegradable plastics to post annual double-digit growth rates by 2014. It is thought the main reasons for this positive trend are lower prices due to extended capacities as well as improved product properties.  USA: “Green” Packaging in Strong Demand

Unilever Embraces Sustainable Paper Packaging

In the future, the international consumer goods company Unilever will continue to use only paper and cardboard packaging from sustainably cultivated forests. Otherwise, Unilever will emphasise sustainability in all core dimensions and is already at the top of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for the twelfth time. Unilever Embraces Sustainable Paper Packaging

Bionade relies on Recyclable Labels

The paper and packaging manufacturer Stora Enso has succeeded for the first time in producing recyclable label paper for the refillable segment. Since the end of last year, the successful producer of soft drinks Bionade has relied upon recyclable labels and thus is signalling that it is taking an additional step towards sustainability. Bionade relies on Recyclable Labels

Is plastic sustainable?

Without plastics, substantially more energy would be consumed and more greenhouse gases would also be emitted. This was the conclusion drawn by a current study which was commissioned by PlasticsEurope to seek an answer to the question: Are plastics sustainable? Is plastic sustainable?

Sustainability Strategies: the Basis for Success?

The US Department of Commerce recently published a study on how much sense sustainability strategies make for US packaging machinery manufacturers as well as their customers and upstream suppliers. The aim of the study was to find an answer to the question: Can packaging machinery manufacturers act sustainably while remaining successful at the same time - or become successful by doing this? Sustainability Strategies: the Basis for Success?

Coca-Cola: Produced and packaged upon a regional basis worldwide

Hardly a beverage group is as well-known throughout the entire world as Coca-Cola. The basis for this brand recognition is formed by a decentralised system by means of which the global company can be active in the local markets very successfully.  Coca-Cola: Produced and packaged upon a regional basis worldwide

Sustainable Promotion at the PoS

Promotion at PoS is a good and important thing - this much we know. However, how do manufacturers of promotional displays adapt to consumers’ increasing awareness of sustainable consumption? Because sustainability is not only just a trend but a question of ecological and social responsibility. Sustainable Promotion at the PoS

PETCYCLE: Ecological Packaging System

According to a current study carried out by the Ifeu Institute for Energy and Environmental Research PETCYCLE’s recyclable plastics bottle has risen to a new ecological level boasting an ecological footprint that is no longer inferior to that of returnable glass bottles. PETCYCLE: Ecological Packaging System

Cork: Alternatives are No Longer Taboo

For many centuries cork has been considered the only conceivable lid for wine. For many wine lovers it continues to be one of the epitomes of wine culture. If there was not the problem of the corky taste: not least for that reason cork had to increasingly compete with other materials as a traditional fastener - and has clearly lost ground.  Cork: Alternatives are No Longer Taboo

Paper Tissues: Functional and Sustainably Packaged

Innovative, functional, recyclable, rugged, handy and light: This is how Tork describes its new packaging solution “Tork Carry PackTM” for the Interfold tissue line. Paper Tissues: Functional and Sustainably Packaged

A star(ch) is born

Amflora is the name of the new star on the plant biotechnology horizon. But the trial cultivation of the industrial potato now greenlighted has caused a parting of way.  A star(ch) is born

Crystal-Clear Favourite

6,200 European households in 12 countries were polled in a survey commissioned by FEVE, the European Container Glass Industry Association headquartered in Brussels. The result of probably the biggest survey ever initiated by the packaging industry is, by FEVE accounts, unambiguous: glass is clearly Europe’s favourite. Crystal-Clear Favourite

Obama raises hopes…

…for better prospects of the international climate protection efforts. Agreements on stabilising greenhouse gas emissions were already signed at the 1992 Rio de Janeiro World Summit as part of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Obama raises hopes…

Critical and strong buyers: LOHAS moves the markets

LOHAS is the acronym for "Lifestyle Of Health And Sustainability". LOHAS stands for a lifestyle, but also for a globally growing consumer group.  Critical and strong buyers: LOHAS moves the markets

Plastics. A success story.

For more than 50 years the plastics industry, including plastic production, machine construction and processing, has been writing its success story while continuously growing. Western Europe is the global leader in plastic machine construction.  Plastics. A success story.

Unit for Measuring Environmental Protection?

“Climate change” and “sustainability” are the buzzwords of our day ranking second right after the term “financial crisis”. Relatively new in the debate is the term “carbon footprint” which is now also becoming more and more widely used in the packaging industry. Unit for Measuring Environmental Protection?

Beverage Cartons: Efficient and Sustainable

A responsible approach to the environment has good prospects. While the percentage of mineral water and beer filled in PET bottles is rising on a global scale the latest analyses confirm that beverage cartons cause fewer costs for retailers than the popular bottles. Beverage Cartons: Efficient and Sustainable

Tin plate packaging and closures

Rapid Collapse of Prices for Steel Products In summer last year the manufacturers of tin plate packaging and closures still faced drastic rises in the price of supply materials.  Tin plate packaging and closures

Environmental Labels: Curse or Blessing?

The task of environmental labels on packaging is to indicate that products within a specific group comply with specified environmental compatibility requirements. Often, however, their use results in product assessment – all the way down to market distortions. In a Position Paper on Eco-Labels Plastics Europe presents its viewpoint.  Environmental Labels: Curse or Blessing?

Fresh, non-perishable, sustainable and affordable

Fresh, non-perishable, sustainable and affordable: these are the current requirements for food and beverages. Both the packaging and its contents demand the highest hygiene standards and engineering technology. Fresh, non-perishable, sustainable and affordable

Inventions the World Needs

Throughout the world Apple products stand for inventions boasting the most innovative technology and the most discerning design.  Inventions the World Needs

Naturally Green

Environmental and health protection are words on everyone’s lips. The industry increasingly focuses on environment and health-compatible products, the so-called “bio products”.  Naturally Green

Openhagen

It was not for nothing that Copenhagen was coined “Openhagen” by the media. What are consequences of the open end of the climate conference? And what does this mean in concrete terms for the international packaging industry? Openhagen

Sustainability is Indispensable

It is commonplace nowadays for sustainable concepts to play an ever more important role in international enterprises. But how, exactly, does this translate into reality?  Sustainability is Indispensable